Whether or not sugar can be link to hyperactivity in children is still debatable (however, I get the feeling that some parents don’t need the research to support that claim).  However, we do know a couple things about sugar:

it has no nutritional value (no vitamins, no minerals)
sugar often keeps bad company (unhealthy ingredients, such as […]

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To minimize sugar in your diet, here is a list of the name of sugar listed in the ingredient list on food labels: 

Brown sugar
raw sugar
turbinado sugar
fructose
glucose
honey
maple syrup
corn syrup
corn syrup solids
high-fructose corn syrup
corn sweeteners
dextros
sucrose

 It is also most found in these foods: maple syrup, candies, pop, jams, ketchup, baked goods, juice, several packaged foods and many low-fat […]

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Weight management programs for kids are an interesting concept to me. Why do we assume that only families in which there is an overweight child need education? All families need education in how to live healthfully. Dr. David Katz, from Yale Univeristy said:

 “This is the first generation that probably will not outlive their parents.”  This is the first […]

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Check out this startling statistic from the Bolgalusa Heart Study:

 By the age of 12, an estimated 70% of American children have developed the beginning stages of hardening of the arteries.  

Conducted over 25 years, starting in 1973, this study is one of the largest conducted on children with 14,000 black and white children participating. Researchers found children […]

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If I were to choose the one piece of fitness equipment a home exerciser must have, it is the resistance band.
Why?
Not only does it provide effective resistance and an endless array of exercises, but it is light weight and combact - perfect for the traveling fitness enthusiast.
What is it?
Resistance tubing is available in different strengths […]

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I frequently encounter women who are resistant to strength training (i.e. weight lifting or resistance training) because of their fear of bulking up.  Learn why this is not a valid fear.
 Here are the facts. 
1.  Strength training will increase muscle, however, not to the extreme degree (unless, of course, you are planning on dedicating several hours […]

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Are you tired of getting on the treadmill or elliptical trainer?  

 Need to shake-up your cardio?  String the following moves together (after a 5 minute warm-up and repeat until 30-40 minutes is complete) or intersperse these moves into your cardio workout to increase intensity (not to mention, fun!). 

Back Lunge – 30 times         
Mountain climbers – 1 Min.In […]

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Living a fit and healthy life is difficult for everyone, even personal trainers.  However, all successful trainers use these two tactics to keep their fitness life in check and so can you.
 

1.  Have healthy food available to you at all times
Here are tips on how to accomplish this:
·        Stash non-perishable healthy snacks in your car, […]

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High intensity exercise is required to combat the stress response and put the body back in a state of energized relaxation.  Click here to read more.
 Stress-Busting Workout:       Cardiovascular Exercise 
            Here is a cardio workout to help you beat stress.  It can be performed using any
type of cardiovascular exercise.
 
            5-10 minute      Warm-up slowly until […]

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Looking for a stress-busting workout that delivers fat burning and muscle-building results?
 
Look no further than high intensity interval training.
 
Won’t any exercise reduce stress?  Yes.  However, if you are looking for the most effective method, kick up the intensity.
 
 Consider the body’s natural stress response: 
When you encounter a challenge, a mix of hormones like adrenaline and […]

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